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In today’s article, we present a simple recipe for a homemade facial serum with vitamin C, which you can conveniently prepare at home. We will explore not only the individual components and their benefits for the skin, but also the steps for easily making a vitamin C serum, even if you are a beginner.
Nowadays, more and more people are turning to natural and homemade solutions in skin care, and one of the most sought-after ingredients is vitamin C. This vitamin, known for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support collagen production, can provide your skin with the necessary care while also giving it a healthy glow.You will need:
Explore the raw materials used in the production of the vitamin C serum. Below you will find detailed information about the raw materials used and their effect on the final product.
Stabilised vitamin C is often used in cosmetic products because it is a strong antioxidant, which means that it helps protect the skin against free radicals and damage caused by sunlight and other external factors. This form of vitamin C can also support collagen production, which contributes to skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction. In addition, vitamin C helps brighten the skin, leading to a more even skin tone.
Stabilised forms of vitamin C have a longer shelf life and are more resistant to oxidation, which ensures their effectiveness for a longer period. For even higher stability, it is suitable to combine this vitamin with another antioxidant, ideally vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), and to use opaque packaging or coloured glass packaging as protection against degradation by sunlight.
Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E and also another important antioxidant, protecting the skin from damage caused by free radicals. It has the ability to retain moisture in the skin, which contributes to hydration and prevents it from drying out. Tocopheryl acetate can help with the regeneration and healing of the skin, keeping it healthy and soft.
Pentylene Glycol is a clear liquid similar to glycerin with the ability to bind water in the skin well, which makes it an effective moisturising ingredient in cosmetic products. Pentylene Glycol has the ability to dissolve other substances, especially small amounts of oils or other substances that are insoluble in water, which allows the even mixing of various components in water-based cosmetic formulations. Without Pentylene Glycol, you will not evenly disperse stabilised vitamin C and tocopheryl acetate in the serum.
Furthermore, Pentylene Glycol also has preserving effects, which means that it can help extend the shelf life of cosmetic products by preventing the growth of microorganisms and avoiding contamination. At the same time, Pentylene Glycol is light and does not leave a greasy feeling on the skin, which makes it a popular component in many types of cosmetic products, including facial creams, serums and toners.
Lactic acid is used to adjust the pH of the serum. An alternative can be citric acid, with whose acid:water 1:1 solution you can also easily adjust the pH (however, you will need a different amount of this solution than when using lactic acid). However, the most important thing is to check the product pH regularly when adding the acid and to adapt it to the activity of the preservative.
To extend the shelf life of the serum, it is essential to use a preservative. Euxyl PE 9010 was chosen because of its activity over a wide pH range. You can replace it with another preservative, but pay attention to its broad-spectrum activity against yeasts, moulds and bacteria and also to the pH value at which it is effective. If you choose a preservative that is effective at an acidic pH, add it only at the end after adjusting the product pH.
Hyaluronic acid HMW is the basic gelling and moisturising raw material in the serum. We chose a type with high molecular weight, which has pronounced thickening effects but also hydrates. If you prefer a less viscous (more fluid) product, you can use hyaluronic acid MMW.
Glycerin is used in the serum to hydrate the skin, it improves water retention in the skin and is important in products with hyaluronic acid, because it hydrates this powdered acid well. Omitting it will mean that achieving a clear product without clumps of hyaluronic acid will take more time.
Demineralised water is a basic element in the production of most cosmetic products. It is water that has been stripped of minerals to avoid possible problems with product stability, turbidity formation or reduced preservative efficacy. It is important not to confuse it with ordinary tap water or boiled water.
An alternative to demineralised water can be distilled water or flower hydrolats, which are stripped of minerals through steam distillation. Flower hydrolats additionally contain beneficial plant substances that can provide additional benefits to your skin. However, when using hydrolats, always check the product pH, because hydrolats can affect the amount of lactic acid used.
How to obtain a homemade vitamin C serum? Here you will find some tips so that your production turns out perfectly. When making a vitamin C serum, it is crucial to adjust the product pH so that it is close to the physiological pH of the skin, by adding lactic acid. The amount of lactic acid in the recipe is only approximate, because the exact amount depends on the dosage, the quality of the raw materials and other factors. Always add lactic acid gradually, mix each drop into the serum and check the pH regularly. You need to realise that any change in the recipe can affect the required amount of lactic acid.
The vitamin C serum provides the skin with significant hydration without a greasy feeling. After applying a larger amount of serum with hyaluronic acid, a fine film may form on the skin. At the same time, there may be a strong feeling of skin tightening. If you feel that this effect is unpleasant, you can use your favourite cream after the serum has been absorbed into the skin.Always dissolve vitamin C and tocopherol first in Pentylene Glycol. Stabilised vitamin C is not independently soluble in water and before adding it to a water-containing serum it must be dissolved in a solvent, which in this case is Pentylene Glycol.
Before using any raw materials to produce a cosmetic product, familiarise yourself thoroughly with their properties, the recommended dosage, storage conditions and safe handling. Each raw material can trigger an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, so we recommend that before using the product you check whether you are allergic to any component of the raw materials or the final product, for example with a patch test.
In the case of very sensitive or acne-prone skin, or if you have other skin or health problems, we recommend consulting a medical professional before applying a new product to the skin, whether it is a homemade cosmetic product, a pure raw material or a commercially available product.
As mentioned, when experimenting with homemade recipes, you need to bear in mind that the final result can be influenced by many factors, such as humidity, temperature, quality of the raw materials and their storage.
